Babool
Babool
Babool is also known as the “Healing tree” as all of its parts (bark, root, gum, leaves, pods, seeds) are used for various medicinal purposes.
According to Ayurveda, chewing small pieces of fresh Babool bark is good for managing oral health problems as it strengthens gums and teeth due to its astringent property.. Babool also helps in the management of diarrhea by decreasing intestinal motility due to its Keshya property. It also provides relief from cold and cough symptoms as well as sore throat by promoting the removal of sputum from the air passages and eases breathing. Consuming Babool gum powder along with water once a day helps in relieving joint pain due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Applying a paste of Babool leaf powder and coconut oil helps manage oral problems such as plaque formation and gingivitis due to its antibacterial property.
An important precaution with Babool is that it should always be used with coconut oil on skin in case you have a hypersensitive skin. Also, excessive intake of Babul powder might cause hyperacidity[1-3].
According to Ayurveda, chewing small pieces of fresh Babool bark is good for managing oral health problems as it strengthens gums and teeth due to its astringent property.. Babool also helps in the management of diarrhea by decreasing intestinal motility due to its Keshya property. It also provides relief from cold and cough symptoms as well as sore throat by promoting the removal of sputum from the air passages and eases breathing. Consuming Babool gum powder along with water once a day helps in relieving joint pain due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Applying a paste of Babool leaf powder and coconut oil helps manage oral problems such as plaque formation and gingivitis due to its antibacterial property.
An important precaution with Babool is that it should always be used with coconut oil on skin in case you have a hypersensitive skin. Also, excessive intake of Babul powder might cause hyperacidity[1-3].
What are the synonyms of Babool?
Acacia nilotica, Indian Gum Arabic tree Babul, Thorn mimosa, Egyptian acacia, Thorny acacia, Babla, Black Babul, Babaria, Baval, Kaloabaval, Kikar, Gobbli, Karijali, Karivelan, Karuvelum, Babhul, Vedibabul, Babhula, Bambuda, Baubra, Sak, Kaluvelamaram, Karrivelei, Karuvael, Karuvelam, Nallatumma, Tumma, Tuma
What is the source of Babool?
Plant Based
Benefits of Babool
1. Wound
Babool gum is an excellent healer due to its Ropan (healing) and Kashaya(astringent) ( properties. As a result, balool gum is used to heal and checks bleeding when applied externally minor wound or skin injury.
2. Skin disease
Babool bark powder cures skin problems like eczema and fungal infection due to its Kashaya (astringent) quality.
3. Bleeding Piles
Babool powder shows good result in pain or bleeding piles due to its Sita ( cold) potency and Kashaya (astringent) properties.
4. Burn Injuries
Babool bark powder helps to cure burn injuries because it stimulates the healing process of burn injuries and controls the scar formation due to its Kashya(astringent) and Ropan(healing) property.
Babool gum is an excellent healer due to its Ropan (healing) and Kashaya(astringent) ( properties. As a result, balool gum is used to heal and checks bleeding when applied externally minor wound or skin injury.
2. Skin disease
Babool bark powder cures skin problems like eczema and fungal infection due to its Kashaya (astringent) quality.
3. Bleeding Piles
Babool powder shows good result in pain or bleeding piles due to its Sita ( cold) potency and Kashaya (astringent) properties.
4. Burn Injuries
Babool bark powder helps to cure burn injuries because it stimulates the healing process of burn injuries and controls the scar formation due to its Kashya(astringent) and Ropan(healing) property.
Precautions when using Babool
Allergy
Ayurvedic View
Use Babool with coconut oil when applied externally if you have any hypersensitivity or allergy.
Side Effects
Important
Modern Science View
1. Conjunctivitis
2. Allergic rhinitis
3. Rash[4].
2. Allergic rhinitis
3. Rash[4].
Recommended Dosage of Babool
- Babool Powder - 1-2 teaspoon or as per your requirement
- Babool Gum - ½ - 1 teaspoon or as per your requirement
How to use Babool
1. Babool Powder
a. Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Babool powder.
b. Make a pastewith coconut oil
c. Apply on the affected area
d. Use this remedy 1 time a day or three times a week for faster relief.
2. Babool Gum
a. Take 1-2 teaspoon of Babool gum.
b. Apply on the wound.
c. Wash thoroughly with tap water after 2-3 hours.
d. Use this remedy 1 time a day or three times a week for faster relief.
a. Take ¼ to ½ teaspoon of Babool powder.
b. Make a pastewith coconut oil
c. Apply on the affected area
d. Use this remedy 1 time a day or three times a week for faster relief.
2. Babool Gum
a. Take 1-2 teaspoon of Babool gum.
b. Apply on the wound.
c. Wash thoroughly with tap water after 2-3 hours.
d. Use this remedy 1 time a day or three times a week for faster relief.
Frequently asked questions
Modern Science View
Babool is considered as a rich source of phenolic compounds, tannins, sucrose, gallic acid, mucilage, saponins, stearic acid, chlorides etc. These constituents are responsible for its pharmacological properties. It has a bitter and an astringent taste. The tender twigs are used as toothbrushes while the thorns (Katte) are used to treat joints pains.
Modern Science View
Babool is available in the market in the following forms:
1. Gum
2. Capsule
3. Churna
These products forms are present in the market under various brands such as Kamdhenu labs, Dark forest, Palash, Vita greens. You can choose the product according to your requirement and liking.
1. Gum
2. Capsule
3. Churna
These products forms are present in the market under various brands such as Kamdhenu labs, Dark forest, Palash, Vita greens. You can choose the product according to your requirement and liking.
References
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- Borghi SM, Pinho-Ribeiro FA, Fattori V, et al.Quercetin inhibits peripheral and spinal cord nociceptive mechanisms to reduce intense acute swimming-induced muscle pain in mice.PLoS One. 2016;11(9):e0162267.
- Gupta A, Bhowate R, Srivastava R, et al. Clinical evaluation of Babool Neem toothpaste in oral hygiene and dental care.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.2016;8(2):57.
Disclaimer
The content is purely informative and educational in nature and should not be construed as medical advice. Please use the content only in consultation with an appropriate certified medical or healthcare professional.